weight

I'm starting an EMT course soon, about 2 and a half months to be exact. Currently I weigh 224lb, & I would like to be about 150 - 165. I know, I know! That's a lot. But I'm only 5'2 & although my body "carries the weight good" (or so that's what people tell me) I definitely want to be smaller...

I'm recently certified and seeking my first job. I'm now training to make sure I can pass the physical strength assessment test for Rural Metro. What kind of weight will I be lifting? Palms up? thanks for any insight.